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The document introduces the disciplines and ideas of applied social sciences, outlining the objectives for students to understand social science and its applications. It covers various branches of social science, including economics, anthropology, history, psychology, sociology, geography, and political science, while emphasizing the importance of applied social sciences in addressing societal issues. Additionally, it highlights career tracks in counseling, social work, and communication studies within the applied social sciences field.

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Diass- Lesson 1

The document introduces the disciplines and ideas of applied social sciences, outlining the objectives for students to understand social science and its applications. It covers various branches of social science, including economics, anthropology, history, psychology, sociology, geography, and political science, while emphasizing the importance of applied social sciences in addressing societal issues. Additionally, it highlights career tracks in counseling, social work, and communication studies within the applied social sciences field.

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DISCIPLINE AND IDEAS IN THE

APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES


WRITTEN- 25
PERFORMANCE- 45
QUARTERLY EXAM- 30
LESSON 1:
Introduction to the
Disciplines And
Ideas of Applied
Social Sciences
(DIASS)

Prepared by: Ma’am Ruthsen N.


OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
Develop a comprehensive definition of social science and
Develop applied social sciences;
Clarify the relationships between social sciences and applied
Clarify social sciences;
Distinguish Distinguish between social sciences and applied social sciences;
Compare and
Compare and contrast the different applied social sciences;
contrast
Explain Explain the functions and effects of applied social sciences; and
Describe public perception of social sciences and applied social
Describe sciences practitioners.

20XX
What is Social
Science? Social Science is the field of study
that focuses on understanding
human society and social
relationships.

• It examines how people interact


with each other, how societies
function, and the various
institutions, structures, and
processes that shape human
Importance of Social
Science
Why it Matters:

• Helps to solve social


problems.
• Informs policies for a
better society.
• Encourages critical
thinking about human
behavior and societal
norms.
Activity 1: Jumble Solver!

Direction: Unscramble the letters to form


words that are related to social sciences
and applied social sciences using meaning
as the clue.
DIASS CLASS T E AC H E R
RUTH

NCEOIMOCS
-condition of a region or
group as regards to
material prosperity

ECONOMIC
S
UECSNOLGNIL
DIASS CLASS T E AC H E R
RUTH

-advice and support that


is
given to people to help
them deal with problems

COUNSELING
DIASS CLASS T E AC H E R

GRGAOHEYP
RUTH

-natural features of a
place

GEOGRAPH
Y
DIASS CLASS T E AC H E R

SPCOYLHOYG
RUTH

-study of mind and


behavior

PSYCHOLOG
Y
DIASS CLASS T E AC H E R
RUTH

CSLOYGIOO
-institutions and social
relationships

SOCIOLOGY
DIASS CLASS T E AC H E R
RUTH

TISHOYR
-events of the past

HISTORY
DIASS CLASS T E AC H E R

YMDEGROHPA
RUTH

-statistical study of
human
populations

DEMOGRAPHY
DIASS CLASS T E AC H E R
RUTH

NHRAPTOYOOLG
-study of human races,
origins, societies and
cultures

ANTHROPOLOG
Y
DIASS CLASS T E AC H E R
RUTH

MNOUCMIIATCNO
-ways of sending
information to people

COMMUNICATIO
DIASS CLASS T E AC H E R
RUTH

LALITICOP
CCIENSE
-primarily studies human behavior in
relation to political systems,
governments, laws, and international
relations

POLITICAL
Branches of
Social Science
ECONOMICS
Focus Areas:

• studies the allocation of


scarce resources and the
production and exchange of
goods and services in
society
• Microeconomics vs.
macroeconomics.
Economics has
different
subfields:
1. Environmental
economics
2. Labor economics
3. Business economics
4.Monetary economics
ANTHROPOL
OGY
Focus Areas:

• is the scientific
study of humans and
their cultures in the
past and present
time.
Anthropologists are
trained in the different
areas:
1.Cultural anthropology
2.Physical anthropology
3.Archeology
HISTORY
Focus Areas:

• is systematic study of
human past events in order
to understand the meaning,
dynamics, and relationship
of the cause and effects of
events in the development
of societies
PSYCHOLOGY
Focus Areas:

• studies how the


human mind works in
consonance with the
body to produce
thoughts that lead to
individual actions.
Psychology
subfields:
1.Experimental
psychology
2.Developmental
psychology
3.Personality psychology
4.Environmental
 Experimental psychology studies of humans
and animals examines how and why learning takes
place

 Developmental psychology studies the ways


people change and behave as they go through their
life

 Personality psychology studies human nature


and differences among people

 Environmental psychology studies the effects


of surroundings on a person’s attitude and behavior
Sociology
Focus Areas:

• is a systematic study of
people’s behavior in
groups
• Social norms, values, and
behaviors.
• Institutions like family,
education, and religion.
GEOGRAPHY
Focus Areas:

• is the study of
interaction between
people and their
environments.
Geography
subfields:

1.Physical geography
2.Human geography
3.Demography
Political Science
Focus Areas:

• Political systems,
governance, and power
dynamics.
• International relations,
political theory.
APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
• branch of study that applies the
different concepts, theoretical
models, and theories of the social
science disciplines to help
understand society and the
different problems and issues.
Three main career tracks for
applied social scientist:

COUNSELLING

SOCIAL WORK

COMMUNICATION STUDIES
COUNSELLING
is one of the fields of applied
social sciences as an
application of the social
sciences, counselling
provides guidance, help, and
support to individuals who
are distraught by a diverse
set of problems in their lives.
SOCIAL WORK

practitioners help
individuals, families, and
groups, communities to
improve their individual
and collective well-being.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Applied social science


provide adequate training for
careers in the field of
journalism and mass
communication because of
multidisciplinary knowledge
and skills that graduates
learn from social sciences.
Which among the 3 Applied Social Science
Career would you like to have? Why? SHARE
YOUR SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE RELATED TO
YOUR CHOOSEN FIELD.
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THANK YOU

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